Tag: sewing projects

I don’t know about you but the amount of sewers that I’ve seen make the True Bias Ogden Cami is astonishing! I have loved and admired each and every one and thought ‘I must make one of those to see what all the fuss is about’! So I did, finally!

My summer vibe helped me wiz up not one but FOUR of these cami’s! All made from my stash of 1m leftover fabrics. The floral one was slightly more hence why I made it in to a dress/tunic. This pattern is great for stash busting.

Well #mmmay17 has certainly kicked off with a bang this week for all taking part! As this is my first time, I was keen to ensure I kept to my pledge and also to follow up each week with a ’roundup’ to evaluate what I’ve achieved or learnt from the process. Here is my first weeks instalment.

If you follow me on Instagram, you will see that not only did I wear ‘me made’ clothes for my pledged three days of the first week, but also managed to post a bonus day:

At last spring is here for good it seems! Last week was the first week of the Easter holidays for my children and I’m pleased to say the weather has been gorgeous. We have spent the week mostly on family days out, which has been so lovely as it seems such a long time since we’ve done that. I think Christmas was the last time. Now that the weather is more favourable and the early evenings lighter, we will do more together as it helps us to connect and feel more grounded in our busy lives.

In a bid to gain more vitamin D, we are tackling our overgrown garden this weekend as it’s going to be very warm indeed. Hoping to get it ship shape for the coming spring/summer months so we can enjoy our outdoor space together too. However, before I don my garden gloves and attire, I thought it was about time I did a blog post – sorry for the delay!

I thought I would start February and this weeks post reflecting on how January turned out. As is the case for many, it started with resolutions made. For me that included starting a personal sewing blog, sewing more and making more use of my time. For the most part, resolutions achieved. I started my blog mid-way through January and as a result I am more focused on my sewing. However the ‘more use of time’ resolution has had its’ up moments and slight down moments. My plan was to feel more in control of my time, not just for sewing, but encompassing all things important in my life; my lovely husband and wonderful children, my wider family, close friends and other things I enjoy; like cooking, reading, dancing, walks and so much more, whether alone or sharing with others dear to me. Continue reading “Reflections, Pure & Simple”→

How cold was last week? I am definitely not cut out for the UK winters’. Damp, cold and miserable. Very envious of anyone who lives in warmer climates or those lucky enough to be on holiday in the warm. Any chance you could send some sun and an increase in temperature over here please?! The weather has certainly affected my sewing mo-jo, as my sewing room, positioned at the back of the house, has more external walls than internal. Even with a radiator and electric heater, it is very cold indeed! Cold hands – less sewing. Perhaps I need to invest in some finger-less gloves for times such as these, or knit myself a pair for next year? Cold weather calls for a lovely hand-kitted jumper and handmade fluffy wool coat and I have just the garments!

Hello again, here I am with another sewing make after what seems like a busy and very fast week. Already 2017 is speeding up and looks to be faster than ever for most of us, with little time to draw breath! A interesting, dramatic and saddening week Worldwide too with lots of discussion and views appearing in force on social media and beyond. Whilst I have my own thoughts and views on these events, I do feel that we should live very much in the present, balancing our minds and sharing what we feel positive about in our own lives. For me, I have been overwhelmed with the response from family, friends and new contacts in the sewing community, following the start of my blog nearly two weeks ago.

It’s quite a scary experience putting yourself out there and I was very nervous and self conscious about the whole thing, so far you’ve all made me feel very welcome. Thank you.

My first project of Jan 2017 is made and I have to say what a joy to make. I used the Sew Over It 1940’s Tea Dress PDF pattern, which is recommended for a intermediate sewer. I made the dress out of this beautiful teal patterned Liberty sandwashed silk, from Ray Stitch in London. I have had this in my stash since last summer and was waiting for the moment that I was brave enough to make something with it, without making a hash of it! This would have been criminal, not to mention an expensive mistake! So I waited patiently for a little bit of experience with similar floaty fabrics and silk. I will share some of those makes with you soon, which include a silk lined faux fur coat and my eldest daughter’s prom dress! Continue reading “First up – 1940’s Tea Dress”→